What can be reported to Real411?

DISINFORMATION

DISINFORMATION


False, inaccurate or misleading information designed, presented and promoted online to intentionally cause public harm.

HATE SPEECH

HATE SPEECH


Suggests messages with malicious intent to harm or dehumanise and may lead to incitement of violence.

INCITEMENT

INCITEMENT


The encouragement of others to commit a crime, in this case violent actions, which may cause harm, damage or even death.

HARASSMENT

HARASSMENT


Unwanted conduct that is persistent or serious and demeans, humiliates or creates a hostile or intimidating environment to induce submission by actual or threatened adverse consequences.

User with complaints

What does the constitution say about intentional false statements?

It’s in Section 16 (1) of the Constitution that guarantees everyone the right to freedom of expression, subject to the following exclusions contained in Section 16 (2):

Propaganda for war

Propaganda for war.

Incitement of imminent violence

Incitement of imminent violence.

Incitement of imminent violence

Advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause harm.

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